The system must notify the user when a Bluetooth device attempts to connect.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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- ID
- SV-220736r569187_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure Bluetooth to notify users if devices attempt to connect.
View Bluetooth Settings.
Ensure "Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect" is checked.